The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1567 No Need Be Hasty

Roxanne couldn't help but feel a little discouraged after failing to establish contact with any satisfactory medicinal herb supplier after making calls for the entire afternoon.

She had contacted almost all of the medicinal herb suppliers that had previously collaborated with the research institute.

If I can't find an up-to-par partner, my only choice will be to put more effort into sealing the deal with Jack. In that case, the research institute will be in a disadvantageous position. Roxanne couldn't figure out any solution even as evening arrived. At that moment, Lucian called.

She recomposed herself before answering the phone.

"Are you getting off work now?" His voice was filled with concern.

Hearing his voice, Roxanne felt unbidden grievances surge within her. Still, she forced a chuckle as she didn't want to let her emotions show.

there's nothing much to do today, so I

as he sensed something amiss about her tone. "I'll go and pick you up, then. Let's fetch the kids

hint of anticipation crept into her heart as a genuine smile spread across her countenance. "Okay. I'll

up the phone. Roxanne was worried he might discover her downheartedness when they met later, so she tried her best to pull herself

the matter regarding the supply of medicinal herbs very challenging to deal with? Can I help in any

as before after she talked to Lucian on

further touched after listening to Linda's kind

able to provide me with much assistance since you just returned from overseas and lack connections. I'll have to trouble you to pay more attention to the operations

Then, she got off

got up and left when Lucian called and informed her that he had arrived at the research

the building, she saw Lucian leaning against the car and looking down at his

him concentrating on his phone. She hastily approached him, making minimal noise

Lucian exposed her mischief and

on her lips, and chirped, "I saw you the moment

he kept his phone and gentlemanly helped her open